ripe

There is an eating experience that one should never be without when they come to Portland. It is with Ripe. My sister arranged for my family to attend a 'family dinner' there for our mother's birthday and my last day in Portland before my move. It was truly a delectible experience for your whole being. All the food was utterly divine and prepared by famous chefs onsight. The atmosphere is so relaxing (no pushy waiters) even though you are at three long tables in a large open modern-urban kitchen. Honestly I can't do an adequate job of decribing it right now. Let's just say that I want to go back and if I could I would take you. There is only one menu on a given night. . . so one doesn't have to deal with making a decision while they are there. . . unless that decision is for another glass of wine. *wink* Be open. The food they cook is often something that you wouldn't know to choose off a menu, but is ALWAYS delicious (even the lentils!).

Menu

arugula with shaved fennel, valencia oranges and pecorino

celery root and oregon white and black truffle risotto

seared tombo tuna with olive caper salsa

swiss chard and green lentils with mint


tiamisu